SeanM Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 As I lost my modelling desk until tomorrow night and couldn't be painting or messing with any of that smelly stuff in the kitchen I started on this....cutting & glueing are OK at the table. It's the Italeri kit that I'm building for an "End of Days" post-apocalyptic group build over on Armorama. The plan is to build it OOB initially and then I'll add the post-apocalyptic stuff. I just haven't decided how the world will end: zombie plague, global drought, meteor strike, rise of anarchy, new ice age, sea-level rise etc etc So what scenario do you fancy and what would you add to survive in that world? Let your imaginations run riot! No idea is too crazy....but involving lots of guns is good! That's one of my Landrovers in the cargo bed on the left, the engine in the middle and the chassis half done. This build is strictly fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanM Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 Chassis done: Detail painting of some parts may be an issue having put it all together first, but we can hust dirty it all up to hide any mistakes ;-) Started the cab and cargo bed (just dry fitted here) And the crane: it moves! Probably won't when painted but went together very nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinj Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 What about Zombie Alien 8ft Rabbit cyborgs martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanM Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 Interesting concept Martin.... do you know any kit version in 1/35 scale ;-) Starting to work on the add-on armour: Quite happy with how it's come out so far....neet to really dirty up the steel armour with rust etc though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Nice progress Sean, I have 2 of these kits and did not realise that it came with the crane! You learn something every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanM Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 Starting to come together. Still a lot of detail to be added and then weathering.... But I'm getting there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 What a cool idea. Real hill billy armour for the windows & possibly a plough. Oh yeah, guns, lots of guns... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanM Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 Currently working on hill-billy frames for mesh guards over the windows alright. Armament plan at the moment is .50 front & rear and a Mk19 inbetween. M240 or 249 on each side wall. And gear....lots of crates, packs, boxes, ammo cans, jerry cans.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) Really love the idea. Will definitely have to do one of these myself sometime. Edited May 3, 2013 by snapper_city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Looking very promising already.... How about some Mini-guns on the back? They always look very cool and purposeful. The obvious option would be a couple of .50 cal M2's. Let's face it, a person could go in any number of ways with a build like this and that's a big part of the appeal. Keep up the good work, mate. Chris. PS: Have you seen any of the vehicle photos from the new Mad Max movie, out next year? Could provide you with some inspiration... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanM Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 Thanks Mark. Go for it: it is fun! Thanks Chris.....mini-guns would be cool, but this is an economy build so only what's in the spares box been used. When I get my hands on a Live Resin min-gun(s) it will be for a more realistic build....hopefully an M-Atv. Can't wait for the new MM movie but those vehicles are just a wee bit OTT for my tastes. Still undecided on a dozer blade or not....or some scratch built bull-bars for clearing road obstacles. No photos at the moment but the mesh is on the windows and lots of crates and ammo cans in....even found a battered old motorbike wich will get cleaned up a bit and strapped to the rear for any emergency get of of Dodge event. Making loads of those paper food cartons: I'd forgotten what a PITA they are. Also attempted to make the armour look rusted...used a crimson & brown oil wash....result is mixed to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanM Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 2 quick photos: Cheers Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Cool. Have you got any pics of the windows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanM Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 Here you go Snapper. I still have to make smaller ons for the front triangle window on each side, the little window under the drivers feet and the two orear windows but need to get smaller evergreen for those frames. Alos have to add bolt heads to the main ons. Probably should have done that before putting them on. Sorry the pics aren't great: Thanks for watching & commenting! Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigh827 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Looking great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Love the window mesh. Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanM Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Did some more work on the windows: And more gear in the rear..... Still lots to be done. Have decided to go fo hill-billy-bull-bars rather than a dozer blade...it's easier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Like it. Looking forward to seeing the finished article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanM Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Nearly there Snapper... Build & kit-out complete....just the weathering to complete and then the wing mirrors can go back on and it's done.... That's it for tonight! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanM Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 They say a picture paints a thousand words: But there was only one word for this when it happened about 3 weeks ago! It can be recovered though....eventually.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 She didn't survive the apocalypse then. Gutting when that happens. Hope you can get it back together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Ouch I feel for you - I dropped the Bar-armoured Scimitar I'd been working on for 6 months last year the day after I completed it while setting up the photo booth. It really really hurts... Best thing is to get it all back together again as soon as possible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanM Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 It's had a major over-haul in the repair shop and is now officially complete! The underside has a few flaws (top probably has a few too but I just don't see them) but I'm happy with how it turned out. The fun with these post-apocalypse what-if builds is the amount of literary licence you can use. Anyway guys, thanks for watching & commenting and I hope you like the finished article: I'll take some proper posed shots when daughter comes home from holidays with her proper camera. Thanks againSean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkkeeper Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 heck of a brute, wouldn't want to be in it's way on a dark & dusty track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 good to see her back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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